I want to ask if my relatives can still sponsor me even if they are not residing in a regional area?
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Posts: 1,161Member
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Your relative must be living in a designated regional area to be eligible as a sponsor.
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Do the sponsor and the applicant need to reside in the same State/Territory?
There is no requirement in policy or the regulations that the sponsor and applicant must live in the same regional area, however, the sponsor must continue to meet all the sponsorship requirements that they have agreed to, regardless of where they are each living.”
Joined: Jan 26, 2021
Hi Sir, I have also the same problem. My first cousin is residing in Melbourne as a PR, and Melbourne is not in the regional area. Is there any chance to claim that 15points from a family sponsorship?
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Your sponsor must be:
-18 years old or older.
-usually resident in a designated area of Australia.
-be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
-be your eligible relative or your partner's eligible relative if your partner is also applying for this visa
Your sponsor must be residing in any of the ff postcodes.
3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342
3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996
Joined: Jan 26, 2021
ow, I thought Melbourne generally isnt applicable to that. My cousin is residing in 3809, so that means i can still get that 15 points? Am I right? thanks!
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Looks like 3809 is considered regional. You may double check on this website.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list/regional-postcodes
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Age: 30 Language: 10 Experience: 10 Education: 15 Partner: 10 FS: 15
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) Granted: May 28, 2021
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Hello po!
Quick question lang and i am not sure if this question was answered before.
Planning to take 491 family sponsored stream.
Medyo confused po ako sa requirements ng bawat state. Do I need to satisfy the state’s’ eligibility requirement even though meron na akong family sponsor?
Ang iniisip ko kasi, since meron ka ng “Family sponsor” hindi mo na need mag apply at need makakuha ng “State sponsorship approval” please correct me if I am wrong po. Majority kasi ng requirements ng state need at least nag stay na sa australia or may peior exp na etc.
another question is, kelan po hihingin yung proof of residence ng relative ko po. nasa stage palang ako ng pag submit ng EOI sa skillselect.
Thanks po
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491 FS and state sponsored are 2 different applications with different requirements. Stick to the FS requirements if you are applying as a 491 Family sponsored visa. Refer to the website for the detailed documents needed.
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Hello po. Thanks sa response!
if my understanding is correct, yung Family Stream is similar sya ng pag handle kay 189, wherein si skillselect magiinform sayo na may ITA ka na, unlike pag statesponsorship, need muna makakuha ng approval/nomination from states.
Next question po about Family stream, kelan po manghihingi ng proof of residence at proof na relative kame ng sponsor ko, tsaka parang may nabasa ako na may form sila na dapat fill up? ano po yung mga steps na need gawin ng magiging sponsor ko at saang point ng application yun mangyayari.
sorry po medyo madaming questions.
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 0pts | English: 10pts | Total: 55pts
04/25/17: Started reading about AU Skilled migration requirements
04/27/17: Started collating all required documents
06/16/17: Got a job offer in Singapore and started working (ipon mode)
07/27/17: Submitted ACS Assessment for 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer), Section 1, BSECE
09/04/17: Got a positive assessment with 2 years deduction
09/15/17:1st attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 82/71/88/73 (proficient) (10 pts)
10/19/17: 2nd attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 69/72/77/69 (proficient)
Aiming for superior
01/04/18: Submitted assessment for ICT Security Specialist
02/28/18: Was advised by ACS to change my code to either 263111, 263112 and 263113 (I selected 263111 then paid 200AUD)
03/01/18: Positive ACS Result but I got a 4 yrs deductions, sent email for appeal.
03/03/18: Got a positive ACS result with 2 years deduction (Work exp in Singapore added in this assessment, will claim 5 points on Dec 2018)
*****Aiming for superior in PTE******
03/04/18: Started reviewing again for PTE-A
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Q1.. yes, same as 189 process
Q2..there's a spo sponsorship form da dapat fillupan, i reckon sa visa application na hihingin.
Posts: 40Member
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Hello. Dun po sa may experience sa 489/491 FS, may question po ako.
Dun po sa Part B ng family sponsor declaration form, sino po nilagay niyo sa visa applicant details? Yung immediate relative lang po ba o pati yung dependent?
Ako po kasi ang primary applicant pero ang partner ko ang may relative na mag’isponsor.
Thank you.
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Hi, is it fine that I chose both - FS and SS on my EOI? Or mas ideal kung isa lang stream per EOI? Thank you!
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yung relatives ko po di rin sila under ng "Designated regional area postcodes". so ibig sabihin still possible po for family sponsorship as long as I would stay in the designated regional area?
Medyo ambiguous din po kasi ung nasa immigration site:
"_usually _resident in a designated area of Australia"
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The clause states na hindi necessary na nasa same regional area ang sponsor and applicant. As an example, pwedeng nasa regional NSW ang sponsor ko at nagsstay ako sa regional VIC. So hindi ka massponsoran ng relatives mo kung hindi sila nagrereside sa regional Australia in the first place.
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
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thank you po. so regional state sponsorship na lang talaga option ko for 491. hehe.
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Hello, can we use overseas driver's license on 491 visa? I have a non pro DL from the Philippines. Thanks
234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
491 FS : 90 pts
Age: 30
Experience: 10
Degree: 15
English : 20
Sponsor: 15
Assessing Authority: AIMS
TIMELINE
25 June 2016 ----------- IELTS exam (L: 7.5 R: 8.5 W: 6.5 S: 6.5) 7.5 overall
25 February 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment sent to AIMS through Philpost
4 March 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment received by AIMS
3 May 2019 -----------First stage Assessment result received
5 September 2019 -----------Second Stage Assessment (Examination) in Riyadh
12 November 2019 -----------AIMS examination result received (Passed)
11 October 2020 -----------PTE exam (Superior R:90 S:90 L: 90 W:90) I can't believe this
12 October 2020 -----------EOI submitted (491, 190, 189)
14 November 2020 -----------EOI updated (+5 points due to additional experience)
29 October 2021 ------------EOI for visa 491 Family Sponsored invited. I was aiming for 189 but I can't let this pass. Its
now or never. Passport used for EOI expired.
6 December 2021 -----------Passport renewed
8 December 2021 -----------491 Visa lodged
5 January 2022 -----------Medicals
15 February 2022 ------------ VISA GRANTED! Family of 6 - Direct grant.
A long journey, but a longer journey ahead. Keep the faith!
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Which state are you going to? You have to check the rules for that state in their website. In SA you can use your PH driver's license as long as it's still valid. Pero once it expires, you have to get an SA licence to continue driving here.
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NSW. Problema ko lang is I have to drive as soon I land so I'm hoping na ok lang.
234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
491 FS : 90 pts
Age: 30
Experience: 10
Degree: 15
English : 20
Sponsor: 15
Assessing Authority: AIMS
TIMELINE
25 June 2016 ----------- IELTS exam (L: 7.5 R: 8.5 W: 6.5 S: 6.5) 7.5 overall
25 February 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment sent to AIMS through Philpost
4 March 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment received by AIMS
3 May 2019 -----------First stage Assessment result received
5 September 2019 -----------Second Stage Assessment (Examination) in Riyadh
12 November 2019 -----------AIMS examination result received (Passed)
11 October 2020 -----------PTE exam (Superior R:90 S:90 L: 90 W:90) I can't believe this
12 October 2020 -----------EOI submitted (491, 190, 189)
14 November 2020 -----------EOI updated (+5 points due to additional experience)
29 October 2021 ------------EOI for visa 491 Family Sponsored invited. I was aiming for 189 but I can't let this pass. Its
now or never. Passport used for EOI expired.
6 December 2021 -----------Passport renewed
8 December 2021 -----------491 Visa lodged
5 January 2022 -----------Medicals
15 February 2022 ------------ VISA GRANTED! Family of 6 - Direct grant.
A long journey, but a longer journey ahead. Keep the faith!
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Based on this page, pwede ka naman magdrive doon using a PH license as long as it's valid. For peace of mind, you can also try e-mailing them to enquire. Note na kahit naman PR pwede magdrive using a PH license when they first arrive. They just have to get a NSW license within a certain period of time.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/driver-and-rider-licences/visiting-or-moving-to-nsw/overseas-and-interstate-visitors